We reply to every message within 24 hours
Start Planning

4-Day Safari Tarangire Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Safari 4 days Joining group
Overview

A short, shared safari through the big three of the north: Tarangire's giants, the Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater.

An unforgettable four-day shared safari through Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park with its elephant herds and baobab trees, the endless plains of the Serengeti with their dramatic predator–prey encounters, and the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder where you can see the Big Five.

Where you'll go

Tarangire National ParkSerengeti National ParkNgorongoro CraterPicnic lunch by the hippo pool

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1Arusha to Tarangire National Park – land of giants

    Morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire. Your game drive brings elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and countless birds — the Tarangire River draws wildlife from all around. Picnic lunch in the park, then dinner and overnight at your lodge or campsite.

    TarangireOvernight: Lodge or campsite

  2. Day 2Tarangire to Serengeti – into the wild

    After an early breakfast, drive to the Serengeti through the Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive around midday for a picnic lunch, then an afternoon game drive among wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs and leopards.

    SerengetiOvernight: Lodge or campsite

  3. Day 3Full-day game drive in the Serengeti – the heart of the wild

    An early morning game drive, when predators are most active. In season you may witness the Great Migration. Picnic lunch in the bush and more wildlife viewing in the afternoon.

    SerengetiOvernight: Lodge or campsite

  4. Day 4Ngorongoro Crater – a journey to the heart of nature

    After an early breakfast, descend 600 metres into the crater for a full-day game drive among the Big Five, through grasslands, forests and lakes. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then climb out of the crater and drive back to Arusha for drop-off.

    Ngorongoro

Route map

Route map: 4-Day Safari Tarangire Serengeti & Ngorongoro CraterArusha → Tarangire → Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → ArushaTANZANIASerengeti National ParkNgorongoro Conservation AreaL. Manyara NPArusha NPMt Meru 4,566 mOl Doinyo LengaiLake NatronLake EyasiMoshiNamangaEngarukaN50 km12–34ArushaTarangireCentral SerengetiNgorongoro Crater
  1. Arusha · start
  2. Tarangire
  3. Central Serengeti
  4. Ngorongoro Crater
  • Your route
  • 1Day numbers at each place
  • Start / finish
  • National park / conservation area
  • Gravel track

Illustrative map — roads and distances are approximate.

Included

  • Park fees (non-residents)
  • All activities, unless labelled optional
  • All accommodation, unless listed as an upgrade
  • A professional driver-guide
  • All transport, unless labelled optional
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals and drinks as specified

Not included

  • International flights
  • Extra accommodation before or after the tour
  • Tips (guideline: US$10 per person per day)
  • Personal items: souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees
  • Government-imposed increases of taxes or park fees
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

Good to know

Your personal quote

Prices depend on season, group size and lodges, so we quote every trip personally — within 24 hours.

Easy booking

A 30% deposit confirms your trip; the balance is due 30 days before you travel. Payment details come by email and WhatsApp. Booking terms

Make it yours

Add a day, upgrade a lodge or combine with Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar — just ask.

Tanzania Safaris

You may also like

See all
Guide driving a safari vehicle along a dirt track
Recommended
Safari 4 days

Arusha – Tarangire – Mto wa Mbu – Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Arusha

Serengeti Camping Adventure

FromUS$2,500per person sharing
Tailor-madePrice on request
Request this trip